10 Beauty Products You Should Hoard From Taiwan

You might not think of Taiwan as a beauty destination, especially with Korean and Japanese brands dominating the Asian beauty scene. But we kid you not, they can easily compete with the quality and efficacy of both countries. After a trip to Taiwan with TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council), it was an eye-opening experience on just how big the country's beauty industry is and how much work and research goes into every product.

So the next time you're in Taipei soaking up the sights, don't forget to duck into their beauty stores and stock up on these rare beauty gems. Trust us, you won't regret it!

Yes, Taiwan does sheet masks, too! But unlike its Japanese and Korean counterparts, these masks make use of really, really thin sheets that hug your face's contours perfectly. That means once its on, it stays in place until you're treatment is complete.

This is the ultimate in indulgent. Though gold-infused products have been around for a while, the Taiwanese take it to another level. How about some gold whisky to sip on while you're soaking in your gold-infused sheet mask?

As with any country with hooded lids, they're obsessed with making eyes look bigger. And because of this their eyeliners and eyebrow products deliver amazing results! (The cheap price tag doesn't hurt, either. You can even find some of these at Family Mart!)

Sometimes, simply using your hands isn't enough to fully cleanse your skin. So what's a girl to do? Use a cleansing brush, of course! The ones above are SUPER soft, soft enough to use for everyday cleansing, but have the right amount of subtle exfoliation to keep your skin looking fresh.

Ever wonder why J.Lo's mane is always in tip top shape? She swears by this protein cream. Not only does this cream smooth away flyaways and frizz, it's totally weightless, too. Plus, aside from using this as a heat protectant, it smells good enough to help dissipate that amoy ulam smell you get when eating in cafeterias.

They're serious about hydration over there. The most popular skin care ingredient in Taiwanese beauty is hyaluronic acid, and that's because it helps your skin hold moisture. Remember, girls: Moist skin is less prone to wrinkles, more supple, youthful, and definitely more radiant, too!